Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
After reviewing it and comparing it with the only CBA I worked under (ARW 2003), a few thoughts from a "disinterested" third party:
1. Jet CA rates look decent, but Jet FO payrates are less than 60% CA rates...why?
2. Split Saab payrates. I understand why this is, but its still quite divisive IMO.
3. Q400 rates less than CRJ-200? Really? This seems short-sighted to me.
4. No trip/duty rigs?
5. Only 75% DH pay?
6. Commuter policy sucks - disciplined for more than 2 uses?
7. Only 11 days off?
8. Health insurance is less expensive & a better option than what's offered at my current employer.
The Q400 rates are stepped so that they do equal -200 rates by year 5. They are better than horizon by year 3.
Trip/duty will be a nonfactor after the government steps in.
The commuter policy was not explained very well at all in this summary, everyone needs to bring this up at the roadshow to get the full picture. The way it was explained to me was after 2 you sit with the panel, 2 management 2 ALPA, and they look at your specific situation, if you follow their recommendation you can't get in trouble.